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100
What does STEM stand for?
A) Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
B) Space, Time, Energy, Motion
C) Systems, Tools, Education, Mechanics
D) Software, Tech, Electronics, Machines
Answer:
✅ A) Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics.
BONUS POINTS: What is the literary term for a word like STEM, that represents the beginning letter of different words?
100
Fill in the gap with the correct number of millions!
In 2016, there were __________ million people in the Australian labour force.
BONUS POINTS
100: Define 'labour force'.
✅ Answer:
11.5 million!
✅ BONUS ANSWER
All the people in a particular country who are of the right age to work.
100
Which of these animals have been to outer space?
A) Dogs, cats, horses, mice
B) Chimpanzees, monkeys, dogs, mice, guinea pigs
C) Rabbits, pigs, monkeys, birds
D) Cats, chimpanzees, frogs, rats
ANSWER:
✅ B) Chimpanzees, monkeys, dogs, mice, guinea pigs
200
TRUE or FALSE
The Arts, like music, are sometimes included in STEM.
ANSWER:
✅ True!
When the 'Arts' is included in this acronym, 'STEM' becomes 'STEAM'.
Skills built in the Arts encourage collaboration and creativity to solve problems. By integrating arts, students can better understand STEM concepts and develop innovative solutions.
200
Order the 'Top industries of employment' for VET STEM qualified workers?
1. Manufacturing
2. Public Administration and Safety
3. Transport, Postal and Warehousing
4. Construction
5. Other Services
✅ Answer:
1. Construction (4)
2. Manufacturing (1)
3. Other Services (5)
4. Transport, Postal and Warehousing (3)
5. Public Administration and Safety (2)
200
How much of the world’s oxygen comes from the Amazon Rainforest?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 35%
D) 50%
ANSWER:
✅ B) 20%
BONUS POINTS: What is the fraction equivalent of 20%?
300
In STEM, what key skills does the 'E' for Engineering focus on?
A) Designing
B) Building
C) Using
D) All of the above
✅ ANSWER:
D) All of the above!
The definition of 'Engineering' says it is:
'The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.'
300
True or False:
In 2016, there was an 84% difference between the number of qualified males and females in the VET STEM labour force.
✅ Answer:
True!
300
Which freezes faster — hot water or cold water?
A) Cold water
B) Hot water
C) Both freeze at the same rate
D) Neither freezes
ANSWER:
✅ B) Hot water!
This is called the 'Mpemba effect'!
400
In STEM, Science is important.
What type of science studies the structure of living things, like humans or animals?
A) Physics
B) Chemistry
C) Biology
D) Geology
ANSWER:
✅ C) Biology
400
True or False:
In 2016, there were more young people qualified in VET STEM than in University STEM.
✅ Answer:
True!
Bonus points
300: What percentage of people under 30 were part of the VET STEM qualified labour force?
300: What percentage of people under 30 were part of the University STEM qualified labour force?
400
Of all foods that have seeds, only one has seeds on the outside. Which is it?
A) Apple
B) Kiwi
C) Strawberry
D) Tomato
ANSWER:
✅ C) Strawberry!
500
Solve this 9-letter word puzzle for 500 points. You have 5 minutes.
BONUS: 100 points for every other word you find that has 'n' in it - minimum 3 letters.
HINT: It's a job relating to the 'S' of STEM.
ANSWER:
✅ Scientist
Other words with 'n': Cent, ten, sin, tent, nest, net, nit, tint, sent, tin etc.
500
True or False:
In 2016, people with VET STEM qualifications had a higher chance of earning more Income than people with University STEM qualifications.
✅ Answer:
False!
Bonus points:
400: What was the total percentage of people in VET STEM who earned an Income over $104,000?
400: What was the total percentage of people in University STEM who earned an Income over $104,000?
500
Solve this 9-letter word puzzle for 500 points. You have 5 minutes.
BONUS: 100 points for every other word you find that has 'e' in it - minimum 3 letters.
HINT: 50% or half of your body is b__________.
ANSWER:
✅ Bacterial
Other words with 'e': Beat, seat, ear, bear, bare, real, rate etc.